Program areas at The Africa Center
Public Programs Public programs at The Africa Center are multidisciplinary and focus on the Center's three core areas of culture, policy and business. The Africa Center works in close collaboration with artists, academics, policy makers, institutions and organizations on a wide range of programs that include film screenings, book launches, workshops, musical performances, as well as panel discussions and community activations on business and policy.
Policy Center - One of the key focus areas for The Africa Center is the development of an African policy institute dedicated to the future of the African continent and Diaspora. The Policy Institute focuses on three interrelated themes: habitable spaces, technology for humanity, and prosperous youthintegrating the influence of culture as a transformative, cross-cutting force in the policy space. Our multidisciplinary policy approach aims to build an inclusive, equitable global future inspired by African innovation, creative industries, and visionary narratives.
New Center - The Africa Center is transforming the worlds understanding of Africa, its Diaspora and the role of people of African descent in the world. Serving as the hub for the exchange of ideas around culture, business, and policy related to the continent, and in the spirit of collaboration and engagement with individuals and institutions who share the Centers values, The Africa Center inspires enthusiasm, and advances thought and action around Africas global influence and impact on our collective and shared futures.
Who funds The Africa Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Africa Center
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Uzodinma Iweala | Chief Executive Officer | $267,923 | 2023-05-02 |
Jenny Hourihan | Chief Operating and Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer | $176,626 | 2022-06-30 |
Alana Francis de Govia | Director of Programs | | 2021-09-21 |
Alana Hairston | Director , Programs / Director of Programs | $139,050 | 2022-06-30 |
Adrienne Atiles | Development and Grants Manager | | 2021-09-21 |
...and 15 more key personnel |
Financials for The Africa Center
Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,533,511 | $2,539,937 | -39.6% |
Program services | $1,279 | $850 | 50.5% |
Investment income and dividends | $13,158 | $17,864 | -26.3% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $500 | $0 | 999% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $1,548,448 | $2,558,651 | -39.5% |
Organizations like The Africa Center
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Queens Museum | 501(c)(3) | Queens, NY | $6,381,652 |
Westmoreland Museum of American Art | 501(c)(3) | Greensburg, PA | $6,299,818 |
Butler Institute of American Art | 501(c)(3) | Youngstown, OH | $5,561,162 |
Fenimore Art Museum | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $3,838,046 |
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $6,568,708 |
Albuquerque Museum Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $4,058,287 |
The Henry Gallery Association | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $3,948,743 |
the National Quilt Museum | 501(c)(3) | Paducah, KY | $1,075,894 |
Woodmere Art Museum | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $3,237,366 |
Akron Art Museum | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $4,858,452 |
Data update history
July 1, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 29, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1280 Fifth Ave
- New York, NY 10029
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- New York County, NY
- Website URL
- theafricacenter.org/Â
- Phone
- (212) 444-9795
- Facebook page
- theafricacenterÂ
- Twitter profile
- @theafricacenterÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-3137461
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1983
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A51: Art Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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